Clayton Formation

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Clayton Formation
Stratigraphic range: Paleogene
Pycnodonte pulaskiensis Clayton.jpg
Fossils from the Clayton Formation in Mississippi
TypeFormation
Unit ofMidway Group
UnderliesPorters Creek Formation, , and others
Overlies and others
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
RegionCentral United States
Country United States
ExtentIllinois

The Clayton Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

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References[]

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)


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